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TheSmokingTire is back with another one of their signature one take reviews, this time of the all-new Toyota GR 86 Cup. This car is a race car built by Toyota’s TRD team in North America, and it’s based on the production 86 with a stock engine and 228 horsepower. It has a full cage, fuel cell, six-speed sequential gearbox, Bosch ABS engine management, and traction control. Plus, it has air conditioning! It’s a great car for a one-make racing series, and it will cost you $125,000 out the door.
TheSmokingTire put the car to the test with a three lap review, and they were impressed with the performance. The car has a clutch pedal to get going, and then no clutch after that. It also has a reprogrammed power steering system, a front splitter, and a real wing. Plus, it has Alcon four piston front brakes and two piston rear brakes with bigger rotors.
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Viewers were impressed with Matt's driving skills, noting that he was able to handle the car with ease despite not being a professional racing driver. Many viewers commented on the car's impressive power and noted that they would love to see Matt take it for a spin in a US Legends car.
The GR86 Cup car comes with a SADEV Sequential transmission, and viewers were surprised at how similar it sounded to the iRacing version. Matt's physical transformation over the past year was also noted, with viewers praising him for his healthy journey.
The GR86 Cup car has a hefty price tag of $125k, and viewers noted that you could buy an MX5 Cup car and a GR86 road car for the same price. However, some viewers noted that Mazda has done a great job in developing driver series, and that Toyota may not have the same level of support.
Overall, viewers were impressed with the GR86 Cup car and Matt's driving skills. To get the full experience, you'll have to watch the video!
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